Conveners
Parallel oral presentations [INF]: O326
- Farahnaz Sadidi
Parallel oral presentations [INF]: O525
- Ioannis Lefkos (Laboratory of informatics and Robotics in Education and Society, University of Macedonia)
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Olivia Fischer07/07/2026, 09:00Informal and non-formal learning (INF)Oral presentation
Science lab workshops can spark curiosity, confidence, and more informed views of science, especially when hosted in authentic research environments such as CERN. This contribution presents the development of a new ultrasound workshop at CERN Science Gateway as a case study to reflect on key design challenges: engaging 13-15 year-olds, linking physics to societal contexts, and balancing...
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Konstantina Kotsari (CTI Diophantus)07/07/2026, 09:20Instructional strategies & Curricula (INSTR)Oral presentation
This paper presents the pedagogical design and implementation framework of an educational scenario developed within the Greek Innovation Centres, a national network of technology-enhanced learning environments. The scenario, entitled “Little Engineers and Robots: Exploring Motion and Energy”, is addressed to students of Grades 1–3 and aims to introduce foundational concepts of physics,...
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Dr Farahnaz Sadidi07/07/2026, 09:401Artificial Intelligence (AI)Oral presentation
This study explores integrating critical thinking (CT), AI, and ethics into pre-service physics teacher education. Using Halpern's Critical Thinking Framework and UNESCO's AI Competency Framework for Teachers, a seminar equipped participants to develop CT-oriented physics materials, use AI tools effectively, and address ethical considerations. Findings reveal both opportunities and challenges:...
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Wim Bouwman (Delft University of Technology)07/07/2026, 17:00Instructional strategies & Curricula (INSTR)Oral presentation
This paper presents an integrated mechanics project designed to connect theory, mathematics, and experimentation in the first-year Applied Physics program. Using smartphones and Python, students modelled and measured theme park attractions, progressing through the full scientific cycle from conceptualisation to modelling to data analysis and dissemination. The project aimed to foster deeper...
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Luca Zatti07/07/2026, 17:20Informal and non-formal learning (INF)Oral presentation
This contribution presents a hands-on outreach activity developed for the Genoa Science Festival, in which everyday food-related phenomena are used to explore the scientific method. Participants investigate unconventional measurements, such as estimating the speed of light with a chocolate bar, analyzing froth decay in beer, and studying sound frequency in a coffee cup. The activity is...
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Roberto Virzi (Department of Physics - Politecnico di Milano)07/07/2026, 17:401Educational research methodology (METHOD)Oral presentation
In academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26, an innovative strategy has been tested during the exercise sessions of a physics course on electromagnetism. A quick multiple-choice test was proposed to second-year mathematical engineering students at the beginning of each exercise session. These activities aimed to foster students' learning through the retrieval practice of topics covered in lectures....
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Dr Ioannis Lefkos (Laboratory of informatics and Robotics in Education and Society, University of Macedonia)07/07/2026, 18:001Informal and non-formal learning (INF)Oral presentation
This research investigates the attitudes, perceptions, and practices of educators regarding STEM/STEAM education within the context of non-formal education in Greece. Specifically, it focuses on Centres for Creative Activities of Children, where innovative workshops and educational robotics are increasingly integrated. Using a quantitative methodology and a structured questionnaire, the study...
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